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RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home
Definitely smart to crunch numbers first - I learned that the hard way. When I set mine up, I went big thinking "more is better," but turns out I rarely used more than half the tank capacity. Ended up just wasting money ...
RE: Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?
Yeah, messing with thermostats can get tricky fast. I've seen plenty of DIY attempts go sideways - especially when electrical stuff's involved. Even if it seems straightforward, one wrong move can cause bigger headaches ...
RE: old pipes and fixtures - can they actually be recycled?
Copper fixtures do age nicely outdoors, gotta admit. Just a heads-up though - if you're repurposing old pipes or fixtures, especially for lighting or anything electrical, double-check they're not compromised structurally...